by jill@developyourdog.co.uk | Mar 9, 2025 | Gundog, Puppy
Playing tug with your gundog is often met with skepticism in the working dog community. A long-standing myth suggests that tug games create a “hard mouth,” making gundogs unreliable retrievers who clamp down on game too tightly. But is there any truth to this claim?...
by jill@developyourdog.co.uk | Jan 31, 2025 | Gundog, Puppy
Puppies are full of energy and enthusiasm, and while their excitement is adorable, jumping up on people can quickly become a problem. Whether they’re greeting guests, asking for attention, or just overflowing with puppy joy, jumping can be both frustrating and...
by jill@developyourdog.co.uk | Dec 27, 2024 | Puppy
Puppy Exercise Guidelines: A Complete Guide to Healthy Activity Exercising your puppy is one of the most important aspects of raising a happy, healthy dog. But how much exercise is the right amount? Many owners are told to follow the “5-minute rule” — five...
by jill@developyourdog.co.uk | Sep 26, 2024 | Gundog, Puppy
Why Puppy Training is Just the Beginning Introduction You’ve completed the six-week puppy training course. Your pup can sit (most of the time), and you might be tempted to think, “We’ve made it! The hard part is done.” But let me tell you why puppy...
by jill@developyourdog.co.uk | Jun 2, 2024 | Behaviour, Gundog, Puppy
Wilf’s Rehabilitation Journey: Overcoming Elbow Dysplasia Rehabilitation for elbow dysplasia in dogs is a long but rewarding process. These before-and-after photos tell the story of Wilf’s incredible journey since his diagnosis in July last year. With the expert...
